The reason Waco has become a must-visit for surfers from around the world, is a surf park with state-of-the-art artificial waves. It can make 120 waves an hour and costs surfers about $10 a ride.

Wavegarden’s wave machine apparatus has been installed at the surf park at Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach. As seen Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (Stephen M. Katz / The Virginian-Pilot) ...